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Monty Roberts is known as the "real-life Californian Horse Whisperer" who can train a wild mustang to accept a rider within 10 minutes using gentle, non-confrontational methods. At a demonstration, Monty is able to calm a completely untrained horse named Socks and have him accept a rider within 10 minutes. Monty believes positive reinforcement and building trust are more effective than punishment or force. He aims to apply these principles to improve human relationships and help troubled schools and prisons.
Horses by Lauren Grace 3
This document provides an overview of horses, including chapters about tack, colors, care, lifespan, and sizes. Chapter 1 defines tack as riding equipment like saddles and bridles and describes how to properly put tack on a horse. Chapter 2 lists common horse colors like chestnut, palomino, and gray as well as markings found on their heads and legs. Chapter 3 discusses the responsibility of caring for horses, including providing shelter, companionship, and using tools like brushes and blankets. Chapter 4 notes that horses typically live until around 30 years old but can live into their 60s with good care. Chapter 5 describes the largest horse was 21 hands tall while the smallest, Thumbelina, is so petite she sleeps
2013 FAQ TFA and TNTP Academy
Teach For America chose to work with TNTP Academy to provide corps members with effective teacher training designed for high-need schools. TNTP Academy's curriculum addresses shortcomings of traditional programs by combining coursework with classroom experience. Its graduates in Louisiana outperformed those of other programs. While certification can vary by state, completion of TNTP Academy's program qualifies one to teach in Arizona. Seminar leaders are experienced teachers who guide corps members through curriculum and provide ongoing support. The cost is $6,500 with payment plans available.
Enrollment and Financial Planning
This document provides information about planning for the financial transition into teaching with TNTP Academy-Arizona. It outlines key dates and costs associated with the program. Participants can expect to pay a $303 seminar registration fee, with total tuition of $6,500 to be paid in 10 monthly installments of $650 beginning October 1. The average starting teacher salary in Arizona is around $32,000, leaving about $1,405 per month after taxes and tuition. The document provides tips on budgeting, saving, finding additional income, and exploring loan options to assist with expenses during the first year of teaching.
2013 TNTP Academy Checklist
The document lists the enrollment documentation required to enroll in Teach For America Corps Member program. It requires contact information, tuition agreement, ID documents upon enrollment. Additional documents such as transcripts, exam scores, fingerprint clearance, teaching certificates, and proof of placement are required no later than June 28 to complete enrollment. Candidates can contact the provided email or phone number for any questions.
TNTP Academy Information Sheet
TNTP Academy-Arizona provides an intensive, field-based teacher certification program that focuses on preparing teachers to be immediately effective in high-need schools. The program emphasizes proven instructional strategies through its Teaching for Results curriculum to help teachers raise student achievement. Research shows that TNTP graduates consistently outperform both new and experienced teachers in improving student outcomes. The selective year-long program partners with teaching fellowship programs and provides practical training, seminars, and support to help candidates earn their teaching certification.
Aztf part time program associate
TNTP seeks a part-time Program Associate for their Arizona Teaching Fellows program based in Phoenix for approximately 20 hours per week. The Program Associate will assist with tasks like processing applications, communicating with candidates, and planning recruitment events. Qualified candidates will have strong organizational, communication, and computer skills as well as a commitment to education. TNTP strives to provide excellent teachers to high-need schools through rigorous training programs.
Aztf seasonal instructor
TNTP recruits and trains teachers through its Teaching Fellows programs to work in high-need schools. It is seeking experienced educators to serve as instructors for its 2013 summer pre-service training program. Instructors will guide new teachers ("Fellows") in mastering four foundational teaching skills through modeling, feedback, and planning support over five weeks of training. Instructors must have at least three years of successful teaching experience in high-need subjects and demonstrate the ability to motivate, inspire, and provide effective feedback to teachers. The position requires working up to 40 hours per week from spring through summer for a compensation rate of $25 per hour.
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Monty Roberts is known as the "real-life Californian Horse Whisperer" who can train a wild mustang to accept a rider within 10 minutes using gentle, non-confrontational methods. At a demonstration, Monty is able to calm a completely untrained horse named Socks and have him accept a rider within 10 minutes. Monty believes positive reinforcement and building trust are more effective than punishment or force. He aims to apply these principles to improve human relationships and help troubled schools and prisons.
Horses by Lauren Grace 3
This document provides an overview of horses, including chapters about tack, colors, care, lifespan, and sizes. Chapter 1 defines tack as riding equipment like saddles and bridles and describes how to properly put tack on a horse. Chapter 2 lists common horse colors like chestnut, palomino, and gray as well as markings found on their heads and legs. Chapter 3 discusses the responsibility of caring for horses, including providing shelter, companionship, and using tools like brushes and blankets. Chapter 4 notes that horses typically live until around 30 years old but can live into their 60s with good care. Chapter 5 describes the largest horse was 21 hands tall while the smallest, Thumbelina, is so petite she sleeps
2013 FAQ TFA and TNTP Academy
Teach For America chose to work with TNTP Academy to provide corps members with effective teacher training designed for high-need schools. TNTP Academy's curriculum addresses shortcomings of traditional programs by combining coursework with classroom experience. Its graduates in Louisiana outperformed those of other programs. While certification can vary by state, completion of TNTP Academy's program qualifies one to teach in Arizona. Seminar leaders are experienced teachers who guide corps members through curriculum and provide ongoing support. The cost is $6,500 with payment plans available.
Enrollment and Financial Planning
This document provides information about planning for the financial transition into teaching with TNTP Academy-Arizona. It outlines key dates and costs associated with the program. Participants can expect to pay a $303 seminar registration fee, with total tuition of $6,500 to be paid in 10 monthly installments of $650 beginning October 1. The average starting teacher salary in Arizona is around $32,000, leaving about $1,405 per month after taxes and tuition. The document provides tips on budgeting, saving, finding additional income, and exploring loan options to assist with expenses during the first year of teaching.
2013 TNTP Academy Checklist
The document lists the enrollment documentation required to enroll in Teach For America Corps Member program. It requires contact information, tuition agreement, ID documents upon enrollment. Additional documents such as transcripts, exam scores, fingerprint clearance, teaching certificates, and proof of placement are required no later than June 28 to complete enrollment. Candidates can contact the provided email or phone number for any questions.
TNTP Academy Information Sheet
TNTP Academy-Arizona provides an intensive, field-based teacher certification program that focuses on preparing teachers to be immediately effective in high-need schools. The program emphasizes proven instructional strategies through its Teaching for Results curriculum to help teachers raise student achievement. Research shows that TNTP graduates consistently outperform both new and experienced teachers in improving student outcomes. The selective year-long program partners with teaching fellowship programs and provides practical training, seminars, and support to help candidates earn their teaching certification.
Aztf part time program associate
TNTP seeks a part-time Program Associate for their Arizona Teaching Fellows program based in Phoenix for approximately 20 hours per week. The Program Associate will assist with tasks like processing applications, communicating with candidates, and planning recruitment events. Qualified candidates will have strong organizational, communication, and computer skills as well as a commitment to education. TNTP strives to provide excellent teachers to high-need schools through rigorous training programs.
Aztf seasonal instructor
TNTP recruits and trains teachers through its Teaching Fellows programs to work in high-need schools. It is seeking experienced educators to serve as instructors for its 2013 summer pre-service training program. Instructors will guide new teachers ("Fellows") in mastering four foundational teaching skills through modeling, feedback, and planning support over five weeks of training. Instructors must have at least three years of successful teaching experience in high-need subjects and demonstrate the ability to motivate, inspire, and provide effective feedback to teachers. The position requires working up to 40 hours per week from spring through summer for a compensation rate of $25 per hour.
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The document summarizes a job posting for summer Teacher Development Coaches. The coaches will help prepare a new cohort of teachers for the 2013-2014 school year through TNTP's pre-service training program. Coaches will observe and provide feedback to groups of 12-15 teachers twice per week to help them master foundational teaching skills. Coaches are expected to work 40+ hours per week over the 5-week training period and will be paid $455 per week. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of teaching experience and a record of success in high-needs schools.
Aztf selector job description
TNTP seeks selectors for their Arizona Teaching Fellows program to evaluate candidates based on a rigorous selection model. Selectors will interview candidates, document decisions, and meet occasionally to review selections. The seasonal position requires a minimum 6 selection events from December to May and pays $20 per hour. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of the local public school system and experience evaluating teachers.
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TNTP seeks selectors for their Arizona Teaching Fellows program to evaluate candidates based on a rigorous selection model. Selectors will interview candidates, document decisions, and meet occasionally to review selections. The seasonal position requires a minimum 6 selection events from December to May and pays $20 per hour. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of the local public school system and experience evaluating teachers.
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Yani Delima is a first year special education teacher at Amy Houston Academy in Phoenix. The mission of the school is to develop students to their fullest potential in a safe learning environment. Delima has learned the importance of building rapport with students and investing in them, which is key to academic success. One of Delima's biggest challenges has been promoting academic success for students who may not have received guidance and support to achieve big goals in the past. However, Delima believes her efforts and those of coworkers at the school can make a difference in the lives of these students.
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